Lands, Natural Resources & Environment

Ministry of Natural Resources Investigates Land Fraud Allegations After Businessman’s

The Ministry of Natural Resources is probing into allegations of land fraud made by recently

Love Staff September 27, 2023 No Comment

Lands Department Hosts Pickstock Residents at Belize Civic Center

Residents of Pickstock were hosted, for the first time, at the Belize Civic Center by

Love Staff September 25, 2023 No Comment

TIDE Reports Success in Yellow-Headed Parrot Conservation Efforts

TIDE’s Terrestrial Protected Areas Manager, Mario Muschamp, has reported some successes in their program to

Love Staff September 19, 2023 No Comment

Belize Government Sues Former Minister and UDP Stalwart for $6

Six million dollars – that’s how much the Government of Belize is suing former Minister

Love Staff September 19, 2023 No Comment

Belize Forest Department Highlights Ecosystem Benefits in Mountain Pine Ridge

Yesterday, the Belize Forest Department gathered stakeholders and partners in nature conservancy within the Mountain

Love Staff September 15, 2023 No Comment

Minister Habet Responds to Environmental Concerns Over Portico Enterprises Project

Tonight, the Minister of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, Orlando Habet, says the environmental experts

Love Staff September 13, 2023 No Comment

NGO Fragments of Hope Opposes Environmental Impact Assessment for Angelfish

Southern NGO, Fragments of Hope, is opposing the Department of the Environment’s decision to proceed

Love Staff September 13, 2023 No Comment

Belize’s High Court Grants Permission for Judicial Review Against Government

Belize’s High Court has granted permission to Reef Village Development II Limited to seek judicial

Love Staff September 13, 2023 No Comment

Belize To Observe World Ozone Day, Will Highlight Environmental Commitment

On Saturday, September 16, Belize will join the world in observing World Ozone Day. The

Love Staff September 12, 2023 No Comment

Belize Collaborates with Global Ghost Gear Initiative to Combat Ghost

For years we have been hearing of the various elements affecting our marine life and

Love Staff September 8, 2023 No Comment

Environmental Clearance Granted for Toucan Bay Development Project in Corozal

The Toucan Bay Development Limited Project has been granted environmental clearance by the National Environmental

Love Staff September 7, 2023 No Comment

German Investors Eye $50 Million Waste-to-Energy Project in San Pedro

German investors are in Belize, and are looking to inject some fifty million dollars in

Love Staff September 6, 2023 No Comment

PUP says Coastal Highway issue it raised when in opposition

Did the Briceno Administration have a change of heart surrounding the concerns it raised regarding

Love Staff September 6, 2023 No Comment

UK and Caribbean Sign MOU to Enhance Climate Resilience

The United Kingdom is moving to increase access to climate financing in the Caribbean, aimed

Love Staff September 6, 2023 No Comment

Belizean Beekeepers Attend 48th International Apicultural Congress in Chile

Apimondia (API-MON-DYA), an international organization that connects beekeepers, specialists, and researchers from all over the

Love Staff September 5, 2023 No Comment

Borja’s Murder Reveals Corruption Allegations at Lands Department

The possible sale of gun licenses was not the only issue that the Borja murder

Love Staff September 1, 2023 No Comment

Belize’s Ministry of Natural Resources Launches “Landfolio 7” Digital System

Minister of Natural Resources, Cordel Hyde, has announced that his ministry is on the way

Love Staff August 29, 2023 No Comment

Oceana’s Petition Verification Moves to Attorney General’s Office

Yesterday, we told you of Oceana’s appeal to the government to have the over twenty

Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

Belize Achieves Soybean Self-Sufficiency, Saving Millions in Imports

Belize no longer has the need to import soybeans. The announcement places another feather in

Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

Belize Tourism Board Sponsors Prize in BBC Wildlife Photography Awards

The Belize Tourism Board is sponsoring one of the prizes for the British Broadcasting Corporation

Love Staff August 23, 2023 No Comment

Belize Government Collaborates with CABEI to Benefit Fisheries Sector

The Government of Belize held a meeting this week with the Central American Bank for

Love Staff August 22, 2023 No Comment

Belize Government Advances National Energy Policy 2023-2040

The Government of Belize is pushing ahead with the National Energy Policy 2023 to 2040

Love Staff August 18, 2023 No Comment

Forest Department Holds Centennial Tree Plantings Across Belize

The Forest Department held tree plantings in several areas today, as part of its centennial

Love Staff August 17, 2023 No Comment

Study to determine size of manatee population underway

Manatees bring environmental benefits to Belize by supporting aquatic ecosystems and economic benefits as a

Love Staff August 16, 2023 No Comment

Fisheries Department Honors Late Officer with Manatee Tribute

The Fisheries Department has paid tribute to the late Vivian Ramnarace who was a part

Love Staff August 16, 2023 No Comment

FCD Releases Scarlet Macaws into Chiquibul Reserve for Conservation

The Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD) continues to work toward preserving and protecting Belize’s

Love Staff August 16, 2023 No Comment

Maya Center Women’s Group Empowered through Biopama Initiative

The Maya Center Women’s Group, a thirty-member group in the Creek District, have been transforming

Love Staff August 16, 2023 No Comment

CZMAI Works on Marine Spatial Plan, Conducts Ocean Accounting Workshop

The Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute (CZMAI) is working on a marine spatial plan

Love Staff August 9, 2023 No Comment

Land Inspection Initiative Benefits Stann Creek West Constituents

Residents in the Stann Creek West constituency are benefitting from a special land inspection program

Love Staff August 8, 2023 No Comment

Alleged Bias Concerns: Ashcroft Alliance Requests NEAC Tribunal Member to

The Ashcroft Alliance has written to the newly appointed member of the (NEAC) Appeals Tribunal,

Love Staff July 26, 2023 No Comment

Markhelm Lizarraga Appointed to NEAC Tribunal Amidst Changes in Private

The Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Disaster Risk Management has appointed Markhelm Lizarraga

Love Staff July 24, 2023 No Comment

Belize Lands Department Completes System Upgrade for Faster Processing and

The Lands Department has finalized is system upgrade and have completed staff training in utilizing

Love Staff July 20, 2023 No Comment

Ranger Outpost Launched in Belize’s Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve

A brief ceremony to launch a Ranger Outpost was organized by BATSUB and FCD at

Love Staff July 18, 2023 No Comment

Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) Fends Off Cyberattacks with $500K Investment

The Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) has spent close to half million Belize dollars to fend

Love Staff July 18, 2023 No Comment

Belize Electricity Limited Faces Cyberattack

Payroll records, customer information, and human resources data – these are a few of the

Love Staff July 18, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Blue Economy Denies Crisis in Belize Fishing Sector

The Ministry of Blue Economy has responded to claims of crisis made by the Belize

Love Staff July 18, 2023 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno Seeks Entry onto Central American Energy Grid

Three weeks ago, when Belize Electricity Limited was having an energy dilemma, of sorts, Love

Love Staff July 11, 2023 No Comment

Senator Janelle Chanona Rejects Claims of NGO Silence on Portico

Despite reports of the NGO community being silent on the Portico predicament, Senator Janelle Chanona

Love Staff July 10, 2023 No Comment

BTV goes to the Sarstoon

Over the weekend, the Belize Territorial Volunteers (BTV) lived up to their words last week,

Love Staff July 6, 2023 No Comment

Request for Information on Portico’s Plans Goes Unanswered by Department

Recently, Allan Herrera issued a letter, utilizing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), to get

Love Staff July 4, 2023 No Comment

Repair Delays at Forward Operating Base in Sarstoon Draw Concerns

The High Court building is not the only infrastructure currently under repairs. The Forward Operating

Love Staff July 4, 2023 No Comment

Belize Coast Guard Seeks Support from Taiwan for Capability Enhancement

The Belize Coast Guard is hoping to bolster its capabilities and enhance the technical skills

Love Staff July 3, 2023 No Comment

Over 1,000 Southern Belize Residents Assisted with Late Registration

Over one thousand residents from Southern Belize were assisted with late registration this weekend, thanks

Love Staff July 3, 2023 No Comment

Belize Zoo Mourns Loss of Jaguar Ambassador, Sylvia

The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center is mourning the loss of one of its

Love Staff June 29, 2023 No Comment

PM says government working to find solution to electricity demands

The alarm has been sounded, and Belize needs to move fast to secure additional sources

Love Staff June 29, 2023 No Comment

Villagers in Middlesex Village, Stann Creek District Demand Road Access

Villagers in Middlesex Village, Stann Creek District, are up in arms and say the government

Love Staff June 28, 2023 No Comment

Environmental Consultancy Requests Details on Port of Magical Belize’s Environmental

The Environmental and Engineering Consultancy (NEXTERA) has fired off a letter to the Ministry of

Love Staff June 28, 2023 No Comment

Erosion Threatens Dangriga’s Beaches, Mayor Provides Update on Mitigation Efforts

Dangriga, known as the culture capital of Belize, is one of the go-to tourist destinations

Love Staff June 27, 2023 No Comment

Leader of the Opposition Opposes Proposed Redistricting

Also opposing the proposed redistricting is the Leader of the Opposition, Shyne Barrow. Barrow outlined

Love Staff June 27, 2023 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno Highlights Climate Change and Biodiversity at SICA

As we noted earlier, the 57th Summit of the Heads of Government of SICA was

Love Staff June 27, 2023 No Comment

Dozens attend land clinic in Cayo Central

Dozens of residents in the Cayo Central constituency attended a land clinic in that area.

Love Staff June 27, 2023 No Comment

Stakeholders Gather for Water Quality Training, Focus on Knowledge Sharing

Countrywide stakeholders gathered this morning for the training at the Radisson Fort George on water

Love Staff June 23, 2023 No Comment

BEL says Belize needs to increase it’s energy generation

The Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is sounding the alarm on what it says is an

Love Staff June 23, 2023 No Comment

BEL registers $15 million in profit

On the financial side of things, the Belize Electricity Limited has recorded fifteen-million-dollars in profit

Love Staff June 23, 2023 No Comment

BEL Chairman says solar power alone won’t be the answer

Is solar power and distributed energy generation the solution to the country’s demand for more

Love Staff June 23, 2023 No Comment

Wildlife Conservation Efforts Strengthened in Belize through EU Collaboration

Belize is rich and diverse with flora and fauna. Organizations such as the Wildlife Conservation

Love Staff June 22, 2023 No Comment

Oceana Belize Delivers 22,000 Signatures for Offshore Oil Exploration Referendum

After having launched a signature drive some six months ago, Oceana Belize delivered some twenty

Love Staff June 22, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Resident Appeals for Resolution in Land Dispute

A resident of Eve Street, Belize City is appealing to the authorities to assist her

Love Staff June 22, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Council Addresses Concerns, Highlights Abandoned Lots

The Belize City Council held a public meeting last night at the Civic Center. Despite

Love Staff June 20, 2023 No Comment

Were 850 acres of land meant for Portico ?

Eight hundred and fifty acres of land at the East of Northern Lagoon – that’s

Love Staff June 7, 2023 No Comment

Belize Submits Rejoinder to ICJ in Guatemala Territorial Dispute Case

Belize has submitted its Rejoinder to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) reference the Territorial,

Love Staff June 6, 2023 No Comment

Belize Zoo and Tropical Research Center hosts grand celebration for

Over the weekend the Belize Zoo and tropical Research Center celebrated the second annual Sharon

Love Staff June 2, 2023 No Comment

Offshore Oil Rig “Frida 1” Leaves Belizean Waters After Brief

After being in Belize’s waters for a little over twenty-four hours, MV “Frida 1”, an

Love Staff June 1, 2023 No Comment

Concerns Rise as Drilling Rig Appears Near Belize’s Hol Chan

A drilling rig in Belize’s waters has raised concerns among residents in San Pedro Town

Love Staff June 1, 2023 No Comment

Youth in Toledo District Complete Underwater Marine Monitoring Training in

Yesterday, six youths from the Toledo district wrapped up a two-month training organized by the

Love Staff May 31, 2023 No Comment

Squatters in Krooman Lagoon Face Eviction, Seek Government Assistance

Around thirty persons squatting in the Krooman Lagoon area say they are being forced to

Love Staff May 30, 2023 No Comment

Concerns Rise in Orange Walk Town as New River Overrun

Tonight, residents of Orange Walk Town are concerned over the state of the New River

Love Staff May 29, 2023 No Comment

PM Briceno returns from World Climate Industry Expo

Today, Prime Minister John Briceño and the Belizean delegation returned to the country after participating

Love Staff May 29, 2023 No Comment

Belize Government Seeks Green Climate Fund’s Support for Caye Caulker

The Government of Belize is hoping to transform the sewage and waters system on Caye

Love Staff May 25, 2023 No Comment

Government Working to Resolve Land Disputes in Southern Belize

The Minister of Human Development and Indigenous People’s Affairs, Dolores Balderamos Garcia, says the government

Love Staff May 25, 2023 No Comment

Task Force May Be Able to Resolve Laguna and Yemeri

Minister Balderamos Garcia also touched on the possibility of appointing a task force to resolve

Love Staff May 24, 2023 No Comment

Thousands of Belizeans are now first-time landowners

Thousands of Belizeans nationwide are now first-time land owners due to the government’s initiative to

Love Staff May 24, 2023 No Comment

Mobile Land Clinic Assists Hundreds of Residents in Belize City’s

Hundreds of residents from the Southside of Belize City were assisted today with land matters

Love Staff May 24, 2023 No Comment

Belizean NGOs Explore Carbon Credit Markets to Finance Conservation Efforts

Belize’s NGO Community is hoping to identify carbon markets and capitalize on the country’s carbon

Love Staff May 22, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Economic Development Explores Revenue Generation from Southern Belize’s

Another delegation from the Ministry of Economic Development had a different working visit in the

Love Staff May 18, 2023 No Comment

Over 30 Rural Communities in Belize Lack Access to Electricity

While access to electricity and potable water may seem like a norm for many Belizeans,

Love Staff May 18, 2023 No Comment

Water Shortage in Rural Communities Persists

The lack of modern water systems combined with arid weather is a significant threat to

Love Staff May 18, 2023 No Comment

Climate Change Workshop in Belize City Discusses COP28 and Stakeholder

A climate change workshop is currently underway at the Best Western Belize Biltmore in Belize

Love Staff May 17, 2023 No Comment

Palm Tree Plantations Discovered in Adjacency Zone

Reports reaching our newsroom are that the thousands of palm trees have been found within

Love Staff May 17, 2023 No Comment

Laguna Village Leaders Seek Government Attention for Land Issues

Leaders of Laguna Village, Toledo District hosted a press conference this morning where they spoke

Love Staff May 15, 2023 No Comment

Crucial Decisions Made for Future of Belize Coast Guard

Senior personnel of the Belize Coast Guard met up with senior officials within the Ministry

Love Staff May 15, 2023 No Comment

Belize Coast Guard to Expand Fleet with Two Patrol Boats

In addition to the air patrols and the drone personnel, the Belize Coast Guard will

Love Staff May 15, 2023 No Comment

Belize’s Conch Season Closes Early as Production Quota Met

The conch season for the first part of 2023 has closed. Authorities at the Fisheries

Love Staff May 15, 2023 No Comment

Honduran Nationals Detained with Illegal Marine Products at Corona Reef

Three Honduran nationals were detained by a Belize Coast Guard team and the Toledo Institute

Love Staff May 12, 2023 No Comment

Forest fires plaguing communities are man made says Deputy Chief

A nationwide uptick in forest fires is posing a threat to numerous communities and residents.

Love Staff May 11, 2023 No Comment

Rural Communities Nationwide Struggle with Water Supply Amid Drought

The Ministry of Rural Development says several villages nationwide are struggling with water supply after

Love Staff May 11, 2023 No Comment

Forest Department Advises Farmers to Take Precautions When Setting Fires

The National Fire Service as well as residents across the country have been grappling with

Love Staff May 10, 2023 No Comment

American land owner faces opposition in Hopkins Village over property

An American national is facing opposition in Hopkins Village as the company has taken a

Love Staff May 10, 2023 No Comment

Belizean government explores new sustainable energy sources with Organic Waste

The Government of Belize and stakeholders in the energy sector are working together to explore

Love Staff May 10, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Sustainable Development urges public to take precautions during

In an effort to reduce the number of wildfires affecting the country, the Ministry of

Love Staff May 8, 2023 No Comment

Belizean women to be highlighted for conservation efforts in new

Twenty-one Belizean women are being highlighted for their significant role in conserving and preserving Belize’s

Love Staff May 3, 2023 No Comment

$800 million injected into National Bank of Belize to make

Eight hundred million Belize dollars – that is the hefty sum that is being injected

Love Staff May 3, 2023 No Comment

First phase of distribution of lots completed in Esperanza Village

Interestingly, as the MOU between the National Bank of Belize and JMCC Enterprises Limited was

Love Staff April 26, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Blue Economy Grants $11.5 Million for Marine Conservation

The Ministry of Blue Economy is pumping 11.5 million dollars into the preservation and conservation

Love Staff April 24, 2023 No Comment

Earth Day celebrated globally with awareness-raising activities

Earth Day was observed on Saturday, April 22 across the world. According to National Geographic,

Love Staff April 24, 2023 No Comment

Concerns raised over removal of trees and mangroves in Punta

Residents and stakeholders are concerned over the removal of trees and mangroves along the coast

Love Staff April 20, 2023 No Comment

Land dispute brewing in the south

A land controversy is brewing in the south, particularly in the Yemeri Grove Village, Toledo

Love Staff April 14, 2023 No Comment

Man claims foul play in land issue

Land owner, Gabriel Daniel Castillo, has come out alleging that a minister of government has

Love Staff April 14, 2023 No Comment

Ministry warns of works on the Haulover bridge

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing asks drivers to be cautious on the Philip

Love Staff April 13, 2023 No Comment

Infrastructure Upgrade in San Estevan Village Improves Driving Experience

Driving through the main road of San Estevan Village, Orange Walk is now much smoother

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